1925-D 5C (Regular Strike)

Series: Buffalo Five Cents 1913-1938

PCGS MS66+

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PCGS MS66

PCGS #:: 3955

Designer:: James Earle Fraser

Edge:: Plain

Diameter:: 21.20 millimeters

Weight:: 5.00 grams

Mintage:: 4,450,000

Mint:: Denver

Metal:: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

Auction Record:: $57,500 • MS66 • 08-09-2007 • Heritage Auctions

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Major Varieties

1925-D 5C

Die Varieties

1925-D 5C 2 Feathers FS-401 (016.638)

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Grades	Survival Estimate The Survival Estimate represents an average of one or more experts' opinions as to how many examples survive of a particular coin in three categories: 1) all grades, 2) 60 or better, and 3) 65 or better. These estimates are based on a variety of sources, including population reports, auction appearances, and personal knowledge. Survival estimates include coins that are raw, certified by PCGS, and certified by other grading services.	Numismatic Rarity Numismatic Rarity converts the Survival Estimate for a particular coin into a number from 1 to 10 (with decimal increments) based on the PCGS Rarity Scale. The higher the number, the more rare the coin.	Relative Rarity By Type Relative Rarity By Type ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Type. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.	Relative Rarity By Series Relative Rarity By Series ranks the rarity of this coin with all other coins of this Series. Lower numbers indicate rarer coins.
All Grades	7,000	R-3.6	20 / 69 TIE	20 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	1,200	R-4.9	20 / 69 TIE	20 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	125	R-7.7	17 / 69	17 / 72

Survival Estimate
All Grades	7,000
60 or Better	1,200
65 or Better	125

Numismatic Rarity
All Grades	R-3.6
60 or Better	R-4.9
65 or Better	R-7.7

Relative Rarity By Type All Specs in this Type
All Grades	20 / 69 TIE
60 or Better	20 / 69 TIE
65 or Better	17 / 69

Relative Rarity By Series All Specs in this Series
All Grades	20 / 72 TIE
60 or Better	20 / 72 TIE
65 or Better	17 / 72

Condition Census What Is This?

Pos	Grade	Pedigree and History
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Stack's/Bowers 1/2011:304, not sold - Heritage 8/2011:7057, $27,600 - Heritage 12/2015:3067, $15,275
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Gerald R. Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)
1	MS66 PCGS grade	Heritage 6/2017:3578, $9,694 - D.L. Hansen Collection
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#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Stack's/Bowers 1/2011:304, not sold - Heritage 8/2011:7057, $27,600 - Heritage 12/2015:3067, $15,275

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Gerald R. Forsythe Collection (PCGS Set Registry)

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

Heritage 6/2017:3578, $9,694 - D.L. Hansen Collection

#1 MS66 PCGS grade

David Hall:

The 1925-D is very scarce in circulated grades and rare in mint state. In Gem condtition, it is the second rarest Denver Mint Buffalo of the 1920s after the 1927-D. Well struck examples can be found, but softness of strike on the Buffalo's horn and tail can also be seen on a significant number of mint state survivors. Luster is usually pretty good on this issue with a semi-frosty/satiny look.